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USPTO implements new deadlines to respond to office actions for applications and registrations

Beginning on December 3, 2022, instead of the current six months, trademark applicants will have three months (with a possible three-month extension) to respond to an office action issued during the examination of a trademark application at the United States…

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Firm Partners Included in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023

Congratulations to all of our attorneys who were selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers® in their respective fields. A special congratulations to Thomas Q. Henry and Kenneth A. Gandy. 2023 marks Tom’s 25th year of recognition in…

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Firm Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2023: Ones to Watch

Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner LLP congratulates the following lawyers recognized in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in their respective practice areas: • Joshua P. Astin – Patent Law• Jeremy J. Gustrowsky – Patent Law•…

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Matthew M. Gardlik, Ph.D. Elected to the MLK Center Board of Directors

At the annual meeting of the MLK Center Board of Directors on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, Matthew M. Gardlik, Ph.D. was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for a three-year term. Prior to his election, Dr. Gardlik served…

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Victor Chukwuocha Awarded USPATENT.COM Diversity STEM Scholarship

At a dessert reception on June 28, 2022, Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner LLP awarded Victor Chukwuocha with its USPATENT.COM Diversity STEM Scholarship. Victor graduated from Purdue Polytechnic High School in May 2022 and is pursuing a degree in…

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Matthew M. Gardlik Completes United Way of Central Indiana’s Board Member Development Program

The firm congratulates Matthew M. Gardlik on his completion of the United Way of Central Indiana’s signature community leadership and board member development program, Leadership United. Matt was one of 23 leaders selected to participate in the three-month program. Matt…

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Matthew M. Gardlik Selected as an Indiana Lawyer “Leadership in Law” Honoree

Indianapolis partner, Matthew M. Gardlik, was recognized as Indiana Lawyer 2022 Leadership in Law Up and Coming Lawyer honoree for his commitment to the legal profession, to the clients he serves and to the community. Each year, the publication selects…

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Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP Ranked in Chambers USA 2022

Chambers USA: A Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers in Business has ranked Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP for Intellectual Property in its 2022 edition. In addition, Daniel J. Lueders and Charles P. Schmal were also ranked by Chambers…

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Dan Lueders Experiences Indy Car Racing
Thanks to KeyBank

It’s May in Indianapolis and that means: the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 is just around the corner. To prepare for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” Dan Lueders and firm client, Knauf Insulation, were the guests of KeyBank for…

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Trademark e-registration certificate issuance accelerated to May 24

Starting May 24, approximately two weeks earlier than previously announced, the USPTO will begin issuing electronic registration certificates. The new date accelerates the benefits of the electronic certificates and addresses a recent paper vendor disruption. Due to the disruption, the…

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Kenneth A Gandy Celebrates 35 Year Firm Anniversary

Congratulations to Woodard, Emhardt partner Kenneth A. Gandy on his 35th anniversary with the firm. Mr. Gandy started with the firm on May 11, 1987 as a summer law clerk. After working a week, he got married, went on his…

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Investing Tip: Trademark Filings

According to a new study, trademark filings can serve as valuable indicators for investors. Researchers found that using a “trademark intensity” ratio (annual number of trademark filings per year divided by total assets for the year) trading strategy produced returns…

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